One of the biggest South African cinematic releases of 2016,
Happiness is a Four Letter Word, is
coming to DStv’s BoxOffice! The locally made film, which has grossed over R13 million
to date will be available to DStv PVR & Explora customers to rent on
BoxOfffice from July 11, 2016.
Happiness Is A
Four-Letter Word is directed by Thabang Moleya and is produced by Bongi
Selane, Helena Spring and Durban-based Junaid Ahmed.
The film showcases some of the most talented names in the
entertainment industry in South Africa and abroad. It follows the lives of
three women living out their dreams. Mmabatho Montsho plays Nandi, a lawyer and
compulsive perfectionist, Khanyi Mbau plays Zaza, a go-getter who lives the
high life as a trophy wife and Renate Stuurman plays the role of Princess, a trend-setting
art gallery owner. While all three support each other and have everything they
could ask for, they learn that happiness runs deeper than just accumulation of
material possessions.
The movie has a strong male presence, with Jacob's Cross star, Hlomla Dandala
alongside four male leads. Internationally-acclaimed Zimbabwean actor Tongayi
Chirisa plays Thomas, fiancé to Nandi, while talented Ghanaian Tinsel star Chris
Attoh portrays his namesake Chris, who would like to turn back the clock. Simo
Magwaza is Bheki, Zaza’s inattentive husband and Richard Lukunku, best known
for his role as Pascal in Inkaba, is
Princess’ new `mysterious’ lover.
Part of the film’s popularity with audiences is thanks to
the expert cinematography by internationally recognized award-winning filmmaker
Lance Gewer. Gewer has 28 years’ experience in the film industry and his skills
have been used to film acclaimed movies such as the Oscar winning film, Tsotsi.
Author Cynthia Nozizwe Jele, won the M-Net Literary Award in
2011 for the novel most worthy of being adapted into a screenplay.
You can access DStv’s BoxOffice by pressing the green button
on your PVR / Explora to rent and enjoy this home-grown South African drama.
Other local movies available on DStv’s BoxOffice are: Verskietende Ster, Mignon “Mossie” Van Wyk, and Box-office hits Batman VS Superman: Dawn of Justice, The
Divergent Series: Allegiant.
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